8 Reasons why Iceland should be your next paddle adventure destination by teamjk | Aug 27, 2018 | rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater1. Iceland has whitewater for all skill levels of paddlers. From class III on rivers like the West Glacial River and the Gullafoss Canyon of the Hvita River, to class V runs and waterfalls like the Keldua River and Aldeyjarfoss. Iceland is a paddlers dreams. Albeit...
The Little Wenatchee River by Tom Potter | Aug 26, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe Little Wenatchee River is a tributary to Lake Wenatchee, which is the source of the Wenatchee River. The Wenatchee River is famous for big water play boating, low water party floating, and the infamous Tumwater Canyon. The Little Wenatchee River is famous for lots...
Creek Sides by Brett Barton | Aug 24, 2018 | Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAgnes Creek – North Cascades, WA lower canyon epicness After first peering into the lower canyon from the rim high above, I had wondered what lay downstream ever since. And I only knew of this canyon because I had camped nearby on another backcountry...
The Magpie River should be on everyones bucket list by Jezz | Aug 23, 2018 | Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, WhitewaterI just got back from an amazing expedition on the Magpie River with a bunch of kids who really had a blast flying in on helicopters and paddling out. The Magpie River is a little known gem on the northern Quebec coastline that has a little bit of everything. It has...
Foot Rot Fundamentals by Anna Bruno | Aug 21, 2018 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionFoot Rot Fundamentals Warm Water = Fun and Fungus? Summertime is in full-swing up on the Ottawa River. Low levels mean big waves, and warm water means paddling in shorties or skin to win! But warm water, warm weather, and long days in kayaks can also equal the dreaded...
Back to Bama by teamjk | Aug 20, 2018 | Video, WhitewaterHey guys! After 6 months of living in the PNW my wife, dog and I have made the trek back to Alabama from Washington State. We had an absolute blast exploring a new to us part of the country, and it was a great way to spend our first 6 months of marriage. Over...
Duct Tape and Super Glue by Hilde Schweitzer | Aug 19, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionWe have all been there. You are at the put-in, excited to get on the river and you pull on your dry top or dry suit only to get that sinking feeling when your gasket rips. I just got off a 15 day trip and was using a brand new dry top. On day 7 the...
Paddling and your ears. Can you hear me? by Adam Swett | Aug 18, 2018 | Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterI started paddling in Maine in the early 90’s and I swam a lot. I kept paddling as I was a raft guide and had many people around to go with and encourage me and instruct. There were many opportunities and streams and rivers, oceans to get out. At the time squirt...
Kayaking and Concussions Part 1: What is a concussion? by Jessica Yurtinus | Aug 16, 2018 | Fitness, WhitewaterIn the past couple years, the word concussion has become an increasingly prevalent term. Mainstream awareness of the true long-term impacts of concussions may have started in April 2011 when several NFL players sued the National Football League for knowing...
Shred For The South Salmon by Micah Kneidl | Aug 15, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe highlight of my paddling season was over Memorial Day weekend when I joined a group and spent a few days traveling through the South Fork of the Salmon River canyon at high water. The trip started off with a night in Yellowpine, an awesome mountain...
The Inner City Kids Kayaking Camp – 15 years and still going by Jessie Stone | Aug 14, 2018 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterThis past week was our 15th annual inner city kids kayaking camp! When I say the number 15, it’s hard to believe that the camp has been going on that long as every year we do the camp, it feels like a new, very fun, and exciting experience. This is true for me at...
“Golden Hour” on the Ottawa River by Cameron O'Connor | Aug 10, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines“Golden Hour” on the Ottawa River is truly a magical time of the day. When the sun starts to peek through the clouds, over the trees, it aluminates the water creating a golden glow that attracts photographers and kayakers from around the world. My first-time...
